ASWB Social Work Licensing: LCSW

The principles of human rights are fundamental to all clinical social work practices. The profession is based on beliefs that social workers will respect the worth and dignity of all indMduals. Ethics has an important place in a person's affairs, and the United Nations International Covenant on CMl and Political Rights declares that everyone has the right to:

A. Self-determination

B. Freedom of speech

C. Remain silent

D. Participation

Although humanistic therapy takes into account the influences of society and the unconscious are taken into account, its main emphasis is on freedom of choice in creating one's experience. Humanistic therapy also emphasizes fulfillment and growth. Characteristics of this type of therapy include open-ended responses and tentative interpretations. Which of the following is also an important aspect of humanistic therapy?

A. Changing behaviors

B. Altering ego perceptions

C. Refilective listening

D. Decision-making

Beverly is a 72 year old female who suffers from diabetes. She lives independently, but her health was recently diagnosed by a doctor as slowlyfailing. The medical professional sees the cause as being a lack of nutrition and failure to take medication as prescribed. Beverly does not drive and stays within her home. Neighbors have noticed a lack of food in the house and Beverly not appearing to be very clean. A clinical social worker is assigned to handle case management. What will be this indMduaI's main function?

A. Short-term communication and planning

B. Assessment, education and coordination of services

C. Administering medication, daily lMng skills, assessment

D. Preparing the indMdual for assisted lMng